Description

Lead Tungstate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula PbWO₄, valued for its high density and scintillation properties. This material is essential for applications requiring precise radiation detection and shielding due to its excellent stopping power and luminescent behavior. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of high-energy physics, medical imaging, and industrial radiography.

Application

• Scintillation Crystals: Core material for detectors in high-energy physics experiments (e.g., at particle accelerators like the LHC).
• Medical Imaging: Used in positron emission tomography (PET) scanners and other advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Radiation Shielding: Component in specialized glass, ceramics, or composites for γ-ray and X-ray shielding.
• Optoelectronic Devices: Research and development of photonic and luminescent materials.
• Industrial Radiography: Employed in non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment for flaw detection.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain chemical synthesis processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Tungstate
CAS No.	7759-01-5
Molecular Formula	PbWO₄
Molecular Weight	455.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead(II) tungstate; Plumbous tungstate; Tungstic acid, lead(2+) salt (1:1); Lead wolframate; Scheelite (synthetic); PbWO4; PWO; Lead tungsten oxide
EINECS	231-849-9

Quality Control

Our Lead Tungstate is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. We provide material that meets the exacting standards required for scintillator applications, with purity and crystal quality as key focus areas. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and specific performance metrics is available for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PbWO₄)	≥ 99.9%
Lead (Pb) Content	45.5 ± 0.5 %
Tungsten (W) Content	40.4 ± 0.5 %
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.